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Quiz about Brussels Griffon Know This Breed

Brussels Griffon: Know This Breed? Quiz

I breed, show, and raise Brussels Griffons. Let's see how well you know the breed!

A multiple-choice quiz by jrhandler27. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jrhandler27

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
146,493

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1035

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Question 1 of 10

1. Do the Brussels Griffon's dewclaws need to be removed?

Yes

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following colors are not one of the Brussels Griffon's? Hint

red

black and tan

beige

red and white

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Question 3 of 10

3. How long after the birth should the tails be docked in the United States? Hint

4 days

right after birth

1 week

12 weeks

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Question 4 of 10

4. Do the ears need to be cropped in order to show your dog in the United States?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. Are Brussels Griffons a low-shedding breed?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what range should a Brussels Griffon weigh in the United States? Hint

10-12 pounds

13-15

5-7 pounds

8-10 pounds

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which is *not* a disqualification in the show ring? Hint

Dudley or butterfly nose

White spot or blaze anywere on coat

Hanging tongue

Natural, not cropped ears

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these dogs were *not* used in cross breedings to develop the Brussels Griffon? Hint

Affenpinscher

YorkshireTerrier

Pug

Toy poodle

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Question 9 of 10

9. Most Brussels Griffons are great with children.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Here is a kind of hard one:
The Brussels Griffon originated in what country?

Answer: (It's in Europe)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Do the Brussels Griffon's dewclaws need to be removed?

Answer: Yes

It is in the breed standard to have the dewclaws removed.

2. Which of the following colors are not one of the Brussels Griffon's?

Answer: red and white

The colors of a Brussels Griffon are red, beige, black, or black and tan.

3. How long after the birth should the tails be docked in the United States?

Answer: 4 days

The tails should be docked within 4 days of the birth. It is done at the same time of the dew claw removal. This should be done by a vet or the breeder.

4. Do the ears need to be cropped in order to show your dog in the United States?

Answer: No

The ears do not have to be cropped in order to show your dog. Though many Griffs have their ears cropped in the show ring, they can be natural.

5. Are Brussels Griffons a low-shedding breed?

Answer: Yes

Though Brussels Griffons don't shed much, they are very tough to groom. You have to "strip" the coat unless you have a smooth coated Griff. If you don't plan on showing a Griff you can "clip"(shave) the dogs coat.

6. In what range should a Brussels Griffon weigh in the United States?

Answer: 8-10 pounds

The ideal weight for a Brussels Griffon is 8-10 pounds and should not exceed 12 pounds.

7. Which is *not* a disqualification in the show ring?

Answer: Natural, not cropped ears

There is no such thing as a ideal dog!

8. Which of these dogs were *not* used in cross breedings to develop the Brussels Griffon?

Answer: Toy poodle

The modern Brussels Griffon was created by crossing the Stable Griffon with the Affenpischer and the Yorkshire terrier. As time went on, crossings with the pug were made.

9. Most Brussels Griffons are great with children.

Answer: True

Brussels Griffons love pretty much everbody!

10. Here is a kind of hard one: The Brussels Griffon originated in what country?

Answer: Belgium

The Brussels Griffon originated in *BRUSSELS*, Belgium.

Source: Author jrhandler27

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